Australian Spitfires Mk VIII in the Southwest Pacific

After the previous post dedicated to the Spitfire Mk VIII in the Southwest Pacific, here are profiles of the Mk VIII in Australian service. These profiles were created for the book Squadrons! No.20: The Spitfire Mk. VIII in the Southwest Pacific – The Australians by Phil Listemann. 1. Spifire Mk VIII A58-526 (MT552) “Avagrog” of No…Continue reading Australian Spitfires Mk VIII in the Southwest Pacific

The Spitfire Mk VIII in the Southwest Pacific

These Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII profiles were created for the book Squadrons! No. 14 – The Supermarine Spitfire Mk VIII in the Southwest Pacific – The British by Phil H. Listemann.   Supermarine Spitfire LF. VIII A58-370 (JG603) of No 54 Squadron RAF in Darwin, Australia, spring 1945.     Supermarine Spitfire LF. VIII A58-317 (JF936) of…Continue reading The Spitfire Mk VIII in the Southwest Pacific

RAF Spitfire aces: Bennions, Johnson, Plagis and Sheperd

After presenting a few Hurricane aces, here are some famous Spitfire aces of the Royal Air Force. Spitfire Mk Ia X4559 flown by S/L George “Ben” Bennions, No 41 Squadron, Royal Air Force. George “Ben” Bennions was one of the leading Battle of Britain Spitfire pilots, credited with twelve enemy aircraft destroyed in just over…Continue reading RAF Spitfire aces: Bennions, Johnson, Plagis and Sheperd